Communications, Senior Associate

The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), is the leading research and education membership organization helping utilities and technology companies advance clean energy and grid modernization solutions through open and transparent dialogue, objective information, and by advancing standards, & interoperability. SEPA provides a unique offering of national events, leading-edge market research, education, working groups, and advisory services to help our members accelerate grid modernization projects.

As the trusted platform for education, research, and collaboration, SEPA's neutrality is a key factor in the organization's success. Our philosophy focuses on bringing the expert stakeholders to the conversations to yield practical solutions. Our membership consists of 1,100 organizations, including utilities, technology providers, independent system operators, regulators, energy users, project developers, consultancies, and nonprofits, who look to us to provide the community, data, insight, and facilitation necessary to make the right decisions in the evolution of the utility business model and more engaging customer programs.

Position

The Senior Associate, Communications will have a range of responsibilities in supporting member and public outreach, as well as assisting our internal efforts to assemble and expand a "Knowledge" library of core research and information on the intersection of solar and other distributed energy resources with the electric utility business. The Senior Associate possesses strong overall communications skills, with demonstrated proficiency in writing and editing. They are well versed in digital communications, especially social media channels. The Senior Associate is able to organize and manage information and has a willingness to handle administrative and project management tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Outreach

Playing a role to build and execute SEPA's digital engagement strategy, including data analysis, social media listening strategies and influencer engagement to grow the impact of SEPA's digital footprint in the electricity sector.

Provide outside social media firm with strategic communications guidance and enable them to handle the daily posting and activities

Coordinate and produce SEPA's bi-weekly e-mail newsletter, including working with internal teams to develop and edit content and prepare for publication.

Assist with the weekly production of blog entries and the collection and posting of content for the weekly email newsletter Utility Dive Solar.

Aid in the expansion of our multimedia profile on the website, social media channels and elsewhere.

Provides communications and logistical support for Top 10 and SEPA Power Players Awards

Coordinate Knowledge efforts to keep staff abreast of the latest news and trends within the electric power sector

Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in a communications role

Experience in a digital communications coordination

Bachelor's degree

Experience with diverse communication platforms including print, online, and social media

Ability to conduct online research and find a range of different sources

Experience with Google platform including Drive, Mail, & Apps

Attributes

Service Driven You have a strong enthusiasm for customer service both internally with colleagues and externally with members.

Good communicator. You have exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills. You are an adept consensus builder who excels at convening groups of people to reduce barriers.

Strong attention to detail. You are deadline-focused and understand the need for a quality product delivered on time. Your impeccable work style sets the standard.

Proactive and self-motivated. This is a key element of SEPA's culture and is critical to our success. You think ahead, anticipate challenges, and take things from start to finish. You have a keen ability to determine what is working and what is not, and you take action to lead in the right direction.

Flexible. With major changes occurring both internally and in the industry at large, you are able to adjust to changing priorities and operate effectively in a fluid and fast-paced environment.

Collaborative work-style. With a wide range of stakeholders to support and/or guide, you possess a style that both complements the efforts and supports the needs of others.

Apply on-line with cover letter, resume and salary requirements directly to Smart Electric Power Alliance. Applications without a cover letter or salary requirements will not be accepted.

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